The chart below shows how CNH performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, CNH sees a -3.16% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +1.09% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +2.33%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Fourth Quarter Free Cash Flow: Fourth quarter free cash flow from industrial activities was $848 million, aligning with seasonal sales patterns and inventory depletion efforts.
Solid Profitability Achieved: Full year net income was $1.3 billion, with an EPS of $1.05, demonstrating solid profitability despite challenging market conditions.
Cost Management Success: Achieved a run-rate savings of approximately $600 million by the end of 2024, building on $185 million in savings from 2023, indicating effective cost management strategies.
Operational Efficiency in Construction: Despite a 33% drop in net sales for Construction in Q4, gross margins remained flat year-over-year, showcasing operational efficiency and cost control measures.
Net Income Increase: Financial Services net income for the full year was $379 million, an increase of $8 million compared to 2023, reflecting strong fundamentals and effective risk management.
Negative
Q4 EPS Misses Expectations: CNH Industrial reported a Q4 EPS of $0.15, missing expectations of $0.19, indicating a decline in profitability.
Revenue Decline Analysis: Full year 2024 consolidated revenues decreased by 20%, with Industrial net sales down 23%, reflecting significant challenges in market demand.
EBIT Margin Decline: The Industrial adjusted EBIT margin for 2024 was 8.2%, down 370 basis points from 2023, primarily due to lower volumes.
Industrial Sales Decline: Q4 net sales of industrial activities fell 31% year-over-year to $4.1 billion, driven by decreased equipment deliveries and inventory reductions by dealers.
Agriculture Sales Decline: Agriculture net sales decreased 31% in Q4, with a full year decline of 23%, attributed to lower shipment volumes and unfavorable product mix.
CNH Industrial N.V. (NYSE:CNH) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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